For Wilson Elser, Westchester is more than a home in the suburbs. Our office in White Plains is the northern arm of a thriving metro-New York legal practice that serves a diverse portfolio of clients.
Working in concert with our Manhattan and Long Island offices, the White Plains office provides unsurpassed legal services. We combine local knowledge with a global mindset. For clients, that translates to sophisticated representation tailored to specific needs.
As more and more businesses call Westchester home, the region is no longer viewed as simply an extension of New York City. With its own corporate identity, Westchester has complex legal needs that are filled by our highly skilled- and accessible- attorneys.
Wilson Elser has more than 170 attorneys in White Plains, making it the largest single law practice in Westchester County. Add to the mix the more than 225 attorneys in our Manhattan and Long Island offices and you have a legal powerhouse.
Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, banking institutions, insurance companies, municipalities and real estate developers. With their knowledge of local, state and federal laws, our attorneys skillfully assist clients in areas like bankruptcy, civil rights, collections, commercial law, intellectual property, corporate and partnership law, debtor and creditor law, employment practices, environmental regulation and land use, foreclosure, municipal law, real estate and secured transactions and leasing. Additionally, our team of experienced attorneys represents plans, employers, insurers, fiduciaries, and third-party administrators in claims brought under Life, Health, Disability and ERISA.
The White Plains office has an active professional liability practice. We defend cases involving allegations of negligence involving physicians, hospitals and a broad range of health care providers. Others we represent in liability matters include architects, accountants, attorneys, engineers, as well as professionals in the real estate and construction industries.
In the area of general liability, the office handles claims involving the automotive industry, as well as premises liability involving residential buildings, supermarkets, bowling alleys, restaurants, department stores and industrial locations. Our attorneys also are experienced in handling all aspects of construction litigation and provide counsel on matters related to building and development.
Product liability is another area of varied experience. Our attorneys defend products ranging from heavy industrial equipment to medical devices, along with a host of consumer, automotive, pharmaceutical and electronic goods. The office represents national associations of manufacturers and distributors, as well as individual manufacturers and insurers, with respect to product liability.
We offer every client personalized attention that includes close communication, cost-effective service and timely resolution of issues. In tandem with our other New York offices, we provide experienced representation based on knowledge and insight.